Time change: don’t forget to move your clocks forward this weekend!
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This weekend, we will switch to daylight saving time! During the night of Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 March 2026, at 2 a.m., clocks will have to move forward by an hour. Then, we will lose an hour of sleep, but we will enjoy longer days and brighter evenings.
When exactly do we switch to summer time?
Mark your calendars! At 2am on the night of Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 March 2026, it will be time to set your watches and clocks forward by one hour. This time change will mark the return of sunny evenings. But don’t forget that it also means your alarm will go off in the dark for a while.
How do we know whether to put the clocks forward or back?
It can be tricky to remember whether to go forward or back an hour. But here’s a way to remember: in March (April), we go forward an hour, whilst in October we go back an hour.
Why do we change the clocks?
The purpose of changing the clocks is primarily environmental, as the main aim is to make the most of natural light and thus save energy. This practice has evolved over time, but has always been the subject of debate as to its relevance.
Is the end of daylight saving time approaching?
Since its introduction in 1916, daylight saving time has been called into question on numerous occasions. The French authorities and the European Commission were seriously considering putting an end to this practice. However, the global Covid-19 pandemic has put this debate on hold, at least for the time being.
And what about Bodet clocks in all this?
If you have Bodet clocks, you can put your worries aside. Our clocks synchronise automatically and set themselves to the correct time according to your country’s time zone. No more racking your brains trying to work out whether to put the clocks forward or back by an hour!